- The problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
- The risk
- A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.
Vehicle safety record
2019 Jeep Cherokee Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1,685 complaints about the 2019 Jeep Cherokee with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (841) and the engine & cooling (473). Those complaints describe 40 crashes, 19 fires and 37 injuries. It is covered by 11 recalls, the latest in May 2026 for the power train. For comparison, the 2018 has 692 and the 2020 has 338.
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FFar more problems than a typical Cherokee year, for its age
#1 most complained-about 2019 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1,685
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes
- 40
- Fires
- 19
- Injuries
- 37
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2019 Jeep Cherokee problems
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2019 Jeep Cherokee recalls 11
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function.
- The risk
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the drivetrain control module and PTU software and replace the PTU, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C.
- The problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.
- The risk
- A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V99.
- The problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The impact and acceleration sensors may fail and reduce the air bag system's ability to properly detect certain crash events.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the inability to properly detect a crash may result in improper air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected sensors, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V63.
- The problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The front passenger seat mounting bolts may be loose.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat may move, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will tighten the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V31.
- The problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail resulting in a lack of activation of warning chimes, messages, and gauges.
- The risk
- Without the activation of warning chimes, messages, and gauges to provide vehicle information to the driver, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UC4.
- The problem
- Chrysler(FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Improper transmission calibration may result in a stall.
- The risk
- A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the transmission controller with a new calibration, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA9.
- The problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
- The risk
- A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
- The problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
- The risk
- A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
- The problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the transmission to not transmit engine power to the wheels.
- The risk
- If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U85.
- The problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The engines in these vehicles may be missing valve stem keepers, which can allow the valve to drop into the engine cylinder causing engine damage. These engines may also have a reversed camshaft cap that can damage the camshaft bearing causing camshaft failure.
- The risk
- Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair or replace the affected engine components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U52.
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1,685 complaints about the 2019 Jeep Cherokee
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The 4 wheel drive is not usable. The vehicle is available and has been inspected by the dealership. The dealership stated the vehicle could become totally disabled at anytime. There is a " 4 wheel drive unavailable " warning lamp on instrument cluster and when it appeared the vehicle was taken to the dealership for service. I have now been waiting since 09/04/26 for the part they ordered and said would take 5 weeks. I have just been informed it will not be available until 12/11/26. Vehicle had 39,956 miles when examined.
While sitting in my car; my rear (trunk) windshield broke. I had the rear and front windshield on. all of the sudden the rear windshield shattered. I was sitting in the ER parking lot at OSF St. James Hospital in Pontiac, IL. I was aked my my step-father to call the non-emergency number for the local police. He said that by doing that the would be able to review the cc camera's from the Hospital and see if there was something that fell on it. When the officers arrived (2 separate units); one of the officers went...
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in view the recording while the second officer gather information about the incident. One of the officers said that he had experienced another similar incident years back with the same results. He also stated that his wife owned the same vehicle as me and was worried if there was a recall for the rear window defrost. When I called my insurance to report the incident they told me that that particular issue was not covered by my policy. and suggested to check for recalls regarding my particular vehicle. I did not see one. however I wonder if there are more incidents like this one that requires an investigation. I have a police report number
We had a crack in the rear passenger side differential assembly and were told it was unsafe to drive. We had it replaced for about $4500 and were denied reimbursement or financial help from Stellantis. After the repair, we were still experiencing noise issues and were later told that we need to have the drivetrain assembly replaced and were quoted around $2,000 for that work. We found from online research that both problems are related and that it is common in 2019 Jeep Cherokee Ltd. Again we were denied any assistance from Stellantis.
My daughter bought this Jeep Latitude in [redacted] with 44k miles. A few days ago she heard a clicking and her 4WD light went on. She brought it to the shop and to our horror the PVU, differential are in need of replacement???? There is a recall on this model for the PVU, but not on her VIN: [[redacted]] I feel that since these both happened at the same time, this jeep is a lemon. However, i cannot go for a lemon law d/t the fact that we have no warranty. I think Jeep should consider adding this to the recall...
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list. Ridiculous. My [[redacted]] now has to take out a 7K loan to pay for her repairs and has a $500 month car payment on top of that. Never buying another Jeep EVER! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Ptu failure - confirmed by jeep dealership and is in need of replacement. Vehicle is available for inspection if needed, service 4wd light was first indicator of issue. Currently 4wd is not available and is a safety risk for our family since we drive aprox 6 months out of the year in snow. So far the dealership has been uable to get a replacement part.
While driving I was in the middle of an intersection and the parking brake came on. I thought I had a flat. Thank god no oncoming cars were present I had to let the vehicle slowly roll across the street into a parking lot. Inwas stranded and hour from home and had to pay $250 for a tow. The vehicle has been sitting in my driveway for a year turns out it is a failed ptu but how convenient it doesnt show up under a recall. 2019 Jeep cherokee with only 86k miles. Dealership wanted 5k to fix we came up with some money...
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and just had it towed to a mechanic to see how much they want. We should not have to pay anything if this a common fail on jeep. Vehicle is still financed with the dealership and ive been paying for a car I cannot even drive. Its rediculous.
My 2019 Jeep Cherokee has been displaying "Service 4WD" and "4WD Not Available" warnings on the dashboard since August 2026. The vehicle was diagnosed by a Jeep dealership with diagnostic trouble code C14A7-97: PTU motor component/system operation obstructed or blocked, involving the Power Transfer Unit (PTU)/drivetrain. I have also experienced difficulty turning the steering wheel while the vehicle is stopped and a scratching noise from the driver-side wheel area. I understand that NHTSA Recall 25V-011/FCA...
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Recall 01C applies to certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles involving potential PTU damage. The recall states that PTU damage may result in a loss of drive power or loss of the Park function. It also identifies a "Service 4WD" message, noise, vibration, or a change in drive quality as possible warning signs. I also understand that NHTSA Recall 26V-290/FCA Recall 40D applies to certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles with a two-speed PTU that may fail internally. The recall states that a failed PTU may result in loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The recall also identifies a "Service 4WD" message, noise, vibration, or a change in drive quality as possible warnings. Although my VIN is not currently listed as included in these recalls, my vehicle is within the affected model years and is experiencing a documented PTU/drivetrain fault, a "Service 4WD" warning, a "4WD Not Available" warning, and additional noise and operating symptoms. I am submitting this complaint because I am concerned that my vehicle may be experiencing a PTU-related safety defect similar to the conditions addressed by these recalls. I am concerned about the safety of continuing to operate the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 26V290000 (Power Train). The 4WD service light was illuminated while driving 45 MPH. There was a dinging sound coming from the vehicle. There was a clunking and grinding sound while driving during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the failure was confirmed, but the part to repair the vehicle was on back order. The manufacturer was contacted and declined to provide a loaner vehicle. The contact continued driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
My 2019 Jeep Cherokee with 74,950 miles has a Power Transfer Unit failure and my VIN is not included in the NHTSB recall. When I took my car in for service on 11/4/26, I was told there is an indefinite delay on the replacement PTU. Additionally, because my VIN is not part of the the existing recall, the replacement will cost me close to $3000 IF it ever is available. I was also denied a "good will" warranty by my Jeep service department.
My service 4 wheel kept coming on I took it into mechanic and my transfer case and actuator failed 10/24/25. Also more recently I took car in again and my driveshaft had to be replaced on 10/20/26. My car is not even 10 years old and has had major repairs done I have t even reached 90,000 miles yet.
The PTU has shown a code of failure to communicate. My 4WD light was on stating Ned's to be serviced. While driving and excellerating I would hear and feel a clunk. There was a whooping sound while driving, at first when turning and then increasing to more and louder. At 57,000. Miles when getting an oil change told the mechanic of the service light and asked if it could be on due to having changed a flat tire? He said my 4WD was working fine and not to worry about it. When I lost power at 30 miles an hour and it...
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started to shudder I took it in to the dealership and they produced an inspection of problems neededing to be fixed costing approximately 10,000. Including the PTU failure. The vehicle was at 90,000. Now and no longer out of warranty. I was told they could get a PTU unit for at least 4 months if even then. That was leaving me without a vehicle. I took the vehicle (which I was told was safe to drive) to another private service station. They diagnosed more to me show pictures of a cracked differential and the seal to it warped and half off. They said this condition was a catastrophic accident waiting to happen. I have been put off ignored and told I have no proof that this was an issue under warranty.
PTU went out while driving. My jeep can't accelerate.
My 4wd service light came on and I took it to a private mechanic who did a diagnostic. They found a bad PTU and it needs to be replaced. My car VIN is not falling into the recall that was current within my year of Jeep (Recall number: 26V290000) . My problem is the same as the recall but my vehicle was not included. Please provide help on how I can get covered under this recall.
I have a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk that has a "Service 4WD" issue. I have had the vehicle diagnosed and have a PTU failure of C14A7 which coincides with a recall 25V-011. The symptoms and failure mode I have mirrors the recall but yet, my VIN is excluded.
I have a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Limited that has a "Service 4WD" issue. I have had the vehicle diagnosed and have a PTU failure of C14A7 which coincides with a recall 25V-011. The symptoms and failure mode I have mirrors the recall but yet, my VIN is excluded. I have met with a Jeep Service Department Manager and have had numerous calls with Stellantis Customer Care to try to understand why my vehicle is not part of the recall but am getting nowhere. I am told by Stellantis there is nobody I can talk to if I am...
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not part of the recall and there is no appeal process. An independent shop believes strongly my vehicle should be included with the recall so I will continue to attempt to find someone within Stellantis that I can appeal the omission. I saw a comment that NHTSA believes the recall scope is too narrow. Is there anything be done to open up the scope of the recall? Any suggestions how I can get my position heard?
My 4wd service light went on and I took it to the dealership and they did a diagnostic. Found out I had a bad PTU and it needs to be replaced. My car vin did not fall into the recall that was current within my year of Jeep. My problem is the same as the recall but my vehicle was not included. I think that it should be since it is the same problem as the recall is.
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle would independently switched to 4WD Mode. The vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the contact was informed that the vehicle was only under recall for a rear-view camera sensor. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V290000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
My car is coming up with the code involved in a recall for this model and year... that indicates the transfer case needs to be replaced. My VIN does not come up on the list. The dealership said it is not covered under the recall. I want to know why... I have 45000 miles on this car.
I have a 2019 Jeep Cherokee with around 52000 miles on it. The SVC 4WD light came on, and so I looked up potential recalls. It looks like my particular VIN was not part of the Recall (26V-290), but is having the same problem. I would love to know if this is something I can get taken care of by the dealership/Jeep, as it's a very expensive fix for something that should have a much longer lifespan. The dealer has the car, but tells me it's safe to drive (for now). There are some reverse to drive sounds that are...
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disconcerting, as well as a number of pop-up notifications about the lack of 4WD capability. Given the concerns listed in the previous recall (26V-290), I would argue that this is ALSO a concern and should be considered as a potential expansion of that previous recall.
Failed PTU
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was initially taken to the dealer because the check engine light illuminated and the radio became very hot. The dealer replaced a valve and installed a new screen, which temporarily resolved the issue. Months later, the failures recurred, and the transmission was replaced. The vehicle was returned to the dealer for a software update. During a later visit, the dealer diagnosed the vehicle with a failing transmission gasket, a rear...
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differential leak, an engine oil leak, and a failed battery requiring replacement. After the contact heard a loud scraping noise, the vehicle was returned to the dealer, who performed a rear differential fluid change but stated no mechanical failure was present. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer after a "Service 4WD" warning light illuminated. The dealer replaced the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) motor, despite claiming the PTU was unrelated to the failure. The contact stated that the transmission assembly, PTU motor, gaskets, and other essential powertrain components were all replaced within a one-year period. The contact stated that the engine consistently emitted an abnormal unknown odor. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer confirmed the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.
Loss of power between 15-20 mph and causes the gears to "jump". This sometimes happens between 7-10 mph. Loss of 4 wheel drive also.
power train, it is available for inspection, recall information states the power train unit could fail causing loss of power and possible accident. I had the car checked at an independent shop and their test equipment said it was a recall item and to take it to a dealership. I took it to a jeep dealership and they said there is no fix available nothing they could do unless I paid for the repair. I could then send the repair invoice to Jeep and they "might" reimburse me, but they (Jeep) in there letter on the recall...
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says there is no fix. The message on my console states, " 4 wheel drive unavailable" and in the lower right hand corner of the display it reads "svc 4 wheel drive,". I can't understand why there would be "no fix available" and where does that leave me and my vehicle? It has not failed so far but I am concerned it will. I was told not to drive it any long distance?
Stellantis's recall number 40D relating to the failure of the PTU in the Jeep Cherokee's is not listing all vin numbers. My vin number is not on the recall but my 2019 is doing exactly what the recall is for. My service 4wd light is on and the makes a horrible grinding noise.
I had a failed Power Transfer Unit. Received a "SVC 4WD" light on my dashboard. After running a code check, it was determined to be a PTU issue. There is an apparent recall on this unit for 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokees. I own a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus which was NOT part of the recall. I'm not sure why it wasn't if I'm having the same issue as the cars that were part of the recall. Now the part is on backorder and I'm having to pay out of pocket for a $4,000 repair. The car is currently at the Jeep dealership awaiting the part and the repair. I think the recall needs to be expanded as this seems to reach more than just the vehicles in the current recall.
Jeep Cherokee: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | A |
| 2022 | 52 | 3 | B |
| 2021 | 184 | 4 | D |
| 2020 | 338 | 3 | F |
| 2019 | 1,685 | 11 | F |
| 2018 | 692 | 7 | F |
| 2017 | 1,343 | 6 | F |
| 2016 | 1,415 | 9 | F |
| 2015 | 1,794 | 11 | F |
2019 Jeep Cherokee vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Jeep Cherokee | 1,685 | 11 | F | |
| 2019 Toyota RAV4 | 888 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Subaru Forester | 834 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Ford Escape | 605 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Hyundai Tucson | 387 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Jeep Compass | 333 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2019 Mazda CX-5 | 274 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan | 197 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2019 Kia Sportage | 72 | 2 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2019 Jeep Cherokee
Does the 2019 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 11 recalls for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee: power train (May 2026); power train (January 2025); rack (August 2019); air bags (June 2019) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Jeep Cherokee?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (841), engine & cooling (473), electrical system (342).
How many complaints has the 2019 Jeep Cherokee had?
1,685 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 3, 2018 and the latest on November 10, 2026. Of these, 40 describe a crash and 19 a fire, and together they report 37 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2019 Jeep Cherokee a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 3 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Jeep Cherokee year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Jeep Cherokee years have the most complaints?
2014 (2,652), 1999 (2,004), 2000 (1,829). See every Jeep Cherokee year compared.
What should I do if my 2019 Jeep Cherokee has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data